Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
Meeting the Challenge...Serving New Hanover County
The purpose of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is to provide meaningful opportunities for persons age 55 or older to use their life experiences and skills to participate more fully in the life of their community through significant volunteer service.
RSVP Volunteer Service Opportunities
RSVP matches the varied interests and skills of volunteers with community needs by offering a diversity of volunteer service opportunities through a wide range ofplacements. Eligibility, enrollment, volunteer benefits, and more...
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SHIIP: Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program
The Senior's Health Insurance Information Program is a network of volunteers within the community who are trained to answer your questions about Medicare, Medicare supplements and Part D, extra help eligibility, and long-term care coverage.Click here for more information
RSVP Special Needs Registry
The Registry is a computer list of individuals who live in New Hanover County and have special physical, medical or functional disabilities that would place them at higher risk in anemergency event such as a hurricane.
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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program offers free tax help to people who cannot afford paid professional assistance. Volunteers help prepare basic tax returns for taxpayers with low-to-middle incomes.
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